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Italy's national football team was eliminated from qualifying for the Qatar 2022 World Cup after a shocking defeat to North Macedonia in the playoffs.

The Greek Minister of Labor announced a new subsidized employment program aimed at creating 2,000 jobs in Eastern Macedonia and Thrace to address unemployment in the region.

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis visited the under-construction thermal power station in Alexandroupolis, which aims to bolster Greece's energy infrastructure and security in the region.

A two-day seminar focusing on traditional music and dance, featuring the lyre from various Greek regions, will be held in Mikrochori, Drama, aiming to celebrate and perpetuate Greek cultural heritage.

The weather today will generally be fair with some local clouds and a minor increase in temperature.

The former Vice President of North Macedonia, Artan Grubi, was arrested after being on the run for 14 months and is accused of embezzling over 8 million euros.

A former deputy prime minister of North Macedonia has been detained under suspicion of corruption.

A 30-year-old man was arrested for causing a disturbance on a flight to Macedonia airport by harassing passengers and later assaulting a police officer upon landing.

POMIDA is organizing a series of informational events across ten cities in Greece to discuss changes related to real estate, inviting various professionals in the field.

Severe weather continues with heavy rains and thunderstorms expected across parts of Greece, particularly in eastern Macedonia, Thrace, and certain Aegean islands.

A 20-year-old Macedonian man has been arrested for allegedly plotting a shooting, inspired by the Sandy Hook massacre, after an alert from the FBI.

A study reveals that aggressive mating behavior among male turtles on Golem Grad island is endangering the female population, causing some to fall off cliffs.

An 81-year-old man has died following a traffic accident on the provincial road of Korissos – Germa in Western Macedonia, Greece.

The article discusses the historical significance of the Pavlos Melas Camp during the German occupation of Thessaloniki, focusing on its role as a detention and execution site.

A study on Golem Grad Island in North Macedonia reveals that female turtles may jump off cliffs to escape unwanted male attention, leading to their potential extinction by 2083.

Male Hermann turtles are overwhelming the female population, leading to serious implications for their survival on a remote island in North Macedonia.

This article details a three-day getaway in Macedonia, Greece, highlighting activities and attractions available for Clean Monday, such as skiing at 3-5 Pigadia, experiencing local carnival traditions in Naoussa, and relaxing at Pozar Baths.

Severe winds and rain are expected across various regions of Greece, including the Ionian Sea, Crete, and western Macedonia.

The entry of Bulgaria into the Eurozone is fostering better prospects for Greek investments in the country, alongside increasing Bulgarian interest in investing in Greece, according to recent statements during an official mission.

The Greek government is launching a 20 million euro initiative to support small and medium-sized enterprises in specific regions undergoing an energy transition.

Hundreds have been evacuated in North Macedonia as heavy rains led to severe flooding and significant damage to property.

The Undersecretary for Macedonia and Thrace, Kostas Giouleka, initiated a tour in the Balkans, starting from Sofia, with the signing of three cooperation memoranda between Greek and Bulgarian entities, including six ports.

Storms are expected in the Ionian Sea, Epirus, and Macedonia, along with the transport of African dust affecting weather conditions.

On Thursday, unstable weather with rain and thunderstorms is expected across several regions of Greece, especially affecting eastern Macedonia and Thrace, as well as the eastern islands.

Siim Sõkkal is set to give a lecture on the origins of warrior societies in Greece, Macedonia, and Rome at the Free Academy on February 13.

North Macedonia's police seized a record 40 tons of cannabis, marking the largest confiscation in the country’s history, with no arrests made so far.

Greece plans to expand its resettlement program to eight new areas, providing financial incentives and addressing demographic challenges.

Thessaloniki is shrouded in fog, causing visibility issues and minor flight delays at Macedonia Airport.

North Macedonian police confiscated over 30 tons of cannabis that was legally grown for medical purposes but intended for illegal distribution.

Police in North Macedonia seized 28 tons of cannabis—the largest amount ever confiscated in the country—during raids on two former industrial facilities in Skopje and Strumica.

The Greek government is expanding the 'Relocation' program to include the regions of Kozani and Grevena, addressing significant demographic and economic challenges in Western Macedonia.

Gradual improvement in weather conditions is observed, with some clouds and local rains expected today, Tuesday, particularly in the eastern Macedonia mountains where light snow is forecasted in the morning.

The weather is gradually improving today with only a few local light rains expected in central Macedonia, Sporades, Cyclades, and Dodecanese, but a new weather change bringing rain and African dust is anticipated starting tomorrow.

The border municipalities of Konitsa, Pogoni, and Filiates in Epirus are excluded from the 'Resettlement' program despite its expansion to other border areas in Macedonia.

Taxi drivers in Thessaloniki will initiate a 24-hour strike on Wednesday, February 4, starting at 6 AM, culminating in a gathering and march to the Ministry of Macedonia and Thrace.

A 53-year-old man has been arrested for stealing perfumes worth over 3000 euros from a store at Thessaloniki's 'Macedonia' airport.

The Trump administration is halting visa processing for visitors from 75 countries, including Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Albania, Kosovo, and North Macedonia, beginning January 21, as reported by Fox News.

Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Albania, Kosovo, and North Macedonia are among the 75 countries that will have immigration visas to the United States suspended starting January 21, according to Fox News.

The government has dismissed several members and appointed new ones to the Mixed Committee for the Implementation of the Agreement between Croatia and North Macedonia regarding the protection of minority rights.

The article discusses the despair of fading political dreams and ambitions, emphasizing the necessity of democratic victory for political change as stated by the president of PASOK during a regional conference in Western Macedonia.

The article discusses the refusal of agricultural unionists from Thessaly and Macedonia to meet with Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis despite multiple invitations, highlighting ongoing tensions between the government and agricultural representatives.

Around 900 people from various regions of Western Macedonia gathered in Kozani for the 10th regional conference of PASOK, despite freezing temperatures, highlighting satisfaction with the turnout and quality of dialogue in a struggling area.

Croatian handball players traveled to Hannover for their third preparatory match ahead of the European Championship, facing Germany after a win against North Macedonia and a prior loss to Germany.

Nikos Androulakis is touring Western Macedonia as part of PASOK's 10th regional conference, focusing on agricultural and energy issues, while visiting farmers' protests and the DEI facility in Ptolemaida.

Two Macedonian handball referees, Slave Nikolov and Gjorgji Načevski, have been removed from the list of officials for the upcoming European Championship due to cheating on fitness tests, as announced by the EHF.

Prominent Macedonian handball referees Slave Nikolov and Gjorgji Načevski have been removed from the referee list for the EHF EURO 2026 due to cheating on fitness tests.

Macedonian referees Slave Nikolov and Gjorgji Načevski have been expelled from the handball Euro officiating list for cheating on physical preparation tests just days before the tournament.

The renowned Macedonian refereeing duo Slave Nikolov and Gjorgji Načevski have been expelled from the referee list for the handball Euro after being caught cheating on physical fitness tests less than a week before the competition.

Nikolaos Androulakis, President of PASOK, criticized the energy company's management for denying him access to a power plant during his tour in Western Macedonia.

The Croatian handball team is competing against Germany in Zagreb as part of their preparations for the upcoming European Championship, after recently defeating North Macedonia.